Overview
Remote
Contract - W2
Skills
Attention to detail
QA management
Test plans
Use cases
User experience
Flat file
Performance testing
Test cases
Test methods
Automated testing
Test execution
Continuous improvement
Organizational architecture
Software testing
Functional testing
Problem solving
Leadership
Waterfall
Project management
Public sector
Computer science
Information Technology
Supervision
Evaluation
Medicaid
MES
Microsoft Exchange
Data
Procurement
IMPACT
Testing
Transformation
Management
Collaboration
Regression analysis
API
Scripting
Documentation
Reporting
Metrics
Design
Analytical skill
Communication
Agile
Health care
Medicare
CMS
ISTQB
PMP
JIRA
Administration
Facilitation
Job Details
Short Description:
Under limited supervision, manages projects through the full life cycle from project definition and approval through implementation and evaluation of all project deliverables. Provides guidance to the project team. May also serve in a lead role.
Complete Description:
The Georgia Department of Community
Health (DCH) is in the process of transforming existing legacy Medicaid
Enterprise Systems (MES) into modern, loosely coupled, seamlessly integrated, modular
systems where the exchange of data and processes is seamless and automatic. This
procurement and implementation represent one of the largest and most
significant projects at DCH and will impact millions of Georgians with the goal
of improving health outcomes and wellness and improving system performance and
efficiency.
DCH is seeking a highly skilled and
experienced Test Lead to coordinate and lead the testing efforts for the
Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation initiative. The successful candidate
will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans,
ensuring the quality and functionality of the application, and managing a team
of testers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with
stakeholders to define testing objectives, success criteria, and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate /
Facilitate with subject matter experts to author test strategies and use cases
to exercise the Medicaid enterprise.
- Coordinate the
execution of multiple test phases including functional user experience,
regression, integrations (API and Flat File), reports, and performance testing
- Identify, log, and
manage defects through the testing lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution.
- Develop, document
and orchestrate detailed test plans, test strategies, and test cases to
validate the functionality and performance of the application.
- Coordinate with
project managers, module vendors, business analysts, and development teams to
understand project requirements and timelines.
- Lead a team of
testers, providing guidance on testing methodologies, best practices, and use
of testing tools.
- Solicit, assess,
and recommend test automation tool(s)
- Coordinate the
utilization of automated testing tools and scripts to enhance testing
efficiency and coverage.
- Partner with Medicaid
Enterprise module vendors and team leads to author cross-module test cases.
- Coordinate the
execution of cross-module test cases.
- Conduct risk
assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate testing-related risks.
- Develop and
maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test
scripts.
- Monitor and report
on testing progress, including test execution metrics and defect status.
- Report test
progress, defects and risk to DCH executive leadership team and project
sponsors
- Implement
continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the testing
process.
- Partner with
organizational design term to design and resource the Medicaid Enterprise
testing center of excellence
Qualifications/ Preferred Qualifications
Working
Multi-Module and Multi-Vendor Environment
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience with both manual and automated testing, including the use of testing tools.
Coordination of Cross-Functional Testing
Development of Integrated Master Test Plan
Requirements
Traceability
Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Effective
communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a
team.
Knowledge of
testing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Familiarity with
project management and collaboration tools.
Medicaid /
Healthcare (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) testing standards and framework
(strongly preferred)
State Government /
Public Sector (preferred)
Project / Program
Management Certification (preferred)
ISTQB Certified
Tester - Advanced Level or equivalent certification (preferred)
Project Management
Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)
JIRA Configuration
and Administration (preferred)
Facilitation
(preferred)
Education
Bachelor's degree
in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience.
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Under limited supervision, manages projects through the full life cycle from project definition and approval through implementation and evaluation of all project deliverables. Provides guidance to the project team. May also serve in a lead role.
Complete Description:
The Georgia Department of Community
Health (DCH) is in the process of transforming existing legacy Medicaid
Enterprise Systems (MES) into modern, loosely coupled, seamlessly integrated, modular
systems where the exchange of data and processes is seamless and automatic. This
procurement and implementation represent one of the largest and most
significant projects at DCH and will impact millions of Georgians with the goal
of improving health outcomes and wellness and improving system performance and
efficiency.
DCH is seeking a highly skilled and
experienced Test Lead to coordinate and lead the testing efforts for the
Medicaid Enterprise System Transformation initiative. The successful candidate
will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive test plans,
ensuring the quality and functionality of the application, and managing a team
of testers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with
stakeholders to define testing objectives, success criteria, and acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate /
Facilitate with subject matter experts to author test strategies and use cases
to exercise the Medicaid enterprise.
- Coordinate the
execution of multiple test phases including functional user experience,
regression, integrations (API and Flat File), reports, and performance testing
- Identify, log, and
manage defects through the testing lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution.
- Develop, document
and orchestrate detailed test plans, test strategies, and test cases to
validate the functionality and performance of the application.
- Coordinate with
project managers, module vendors, business analysts, and development teams to
understand project requirements and timelines.
- Lead a team of
testers, providing guidance on testing methodologies, best practices, and use
of testing tools.
- Solicit, assess,
and recommend test automation tool(s)
- Coordinate the
utilization of automated testing tools and scripts to enhance testing
efficiency and coverage.
- Partner with Medicaid
Enterprise module vendors and team leads to author cross-module test cases.
- Coordinate the
execution of cross-module test cases.
- Conduct risk
assessments and provide recommendations to mitigate testing-related risks.
- Develop and
maintain test documentation, including test plans, test cases, and test
scripts.
- Monitor and report
on testing progress, including test execution metrics and defect status.
- Report test
progress, defects and risk to DCH executive leadership team and project
sponsors
- Implement
continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of the testing
process.
- Partner with
organizational design term to design and resource the Medicaid Enterprise
testing center of excellence
Qualifications/ Preferred Qualifications
Working
Multi-Module and Multi-Vendor Environment
Strong understanding of software testing principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Experience with both manual and automated testing, including the use of testing tools.
Coordination of Cross-Functional Testing
Development of Integrated Master Test Plan
Requirements
Traceability
Excellent
analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
Effective
communication and leadership skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a
team.
Knowledge of
testing in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Familiarity with
project management and collaboration tools.
Medicaid /
Healthcare (strongly preferred)
Familiarity with
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) testing standards and framework
(strongly preferred)
State Government /
Public Sector (preferred)
Project / Program
Management Certification (preferred)
ISTQB Certified
Tester - Advanced Level or equivalent certification (preferred)
Project Management
Professional (PMP) Certification (preferred)
JIRA Configuration
and Administration (preferred)
Facilitation
(preferred)
Education
Bachelor's degree
in computer science, information technology, or equivalent experience.
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